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For the past seven years, I have passionately taught graphic design at a higher education level. Nothing is more fulfilling than sharing my knowledge and skills with eager students looking to make it in the creative industry. Whether it's teaching them the principles of design, software applications, or the latest trends, I love seeing their growth and development throughout the course. Teaching is not just a job; it's a calling. I take pride in knowing that I've positively impacted my students' lives and helped shape their future careers.
Adjunct Instructor Experience
Adjunct Instructor
Southern New Hampshire University- Manchester, NH | Online | May 2024-Present
Course Description:
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Graphic Design for the Web - This course emphasizes digital graphic design theory and its practical application to web design. My curriculum prioritizes creating professional web-related elements and emphasizes the unique technical requirements of this field. Throughout the course, students learn about website design, focusing on functionality and the differences between design for desktop computers and mobile devices. Practical exercises and projects integrate these concepts, providing students with hands-on experience. Website development uses Visual Studio Code, HTML, and CSS.
Adjunct Instructor
Southern Nazarene University - Bethany, OK | Onsite | January 2021-Present
Course Descriptions:
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Aesthetics - This course introduces the skills of creating descriptions and contextual analyses of artistic artifacts using tools of the discipline to interpret the artifact and evaluate its expression.
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Integrated Software Applications – This course covers various software applications to increase computer confidence and facilitate college and professional work. Applications include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and desktop publishing.
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Skills and Success - This course address academic writing and APA formatting, public speaking, academic technology, learning theories, learning styles, time management and study skills/strategies.
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Digital Photography - This course introduces digital photography as a medium and an integral part of today’s digital literacy. The course includes the study of photography as an art form, as well as, exploring hands on manipulation of camera controls and post processing using Adobe Lightroom Software.
Adjunct Instructor
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology - Okmulgee, OK | Online | January 2021-Present
Course Descriptions:
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Basic Drawing – The start of an ongoing exploration of drawing skills as they relate to visual communications fields. Beginning studies deal with the principles of linear perspective and the use of light and shadow. Through sketching, students will look for line, tone, and texture. Subjects include still life studies and outdoor sketches.
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Basic Design - The study of design elements and principles, as well as foundational design elements including shape, form, and line.
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Publishing I - Students are introduced to the Macintosh operating system, file management, basic typography, basic typesetting, and desktop printer output for single and multi-page documents. A basic overview of industry-appropriate applications is covered.
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Digital Illustration I - Covering digital illustration and drawing. Primary emphasis is on the use of illustration software. Various peripheral devices will be used including scanners and color printers.
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Digital Imaging - Designed to develop a working knowledge of scanning and photo enhancement software on computer publishing systems. The course uses a problem-oriented approach in handling digital images as used in design. Alternative illustration techniques are included, combining stock digital images, and created images. Includes an introduction to prepress requirements and four-color process.
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Advanced Digital Imaging - Explores advanced digital imaging using problem-solving techniques as they pertain to design, color correction, color theory, image restoration and repair, special effects/filters, and advanced masking/channel techniques. It includes a comprehensive knowledge of prepress and web output requirements and four-color/web-color space conversion issues as well as various aspects of color theory.
Adjunct Instructor
Eastern New Mexico University - Portales, NM | Online | January 2019-May 2023
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Art Appreciation - This course introduces and explores visual arts, providing an awareness of the significance of the arts at personal, societal, and historical levels including both fine and applied arts.
Adjunct Instructor
Clovis Community College | Online | January 2017-May 2019
Course Descriptions:
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Photoshop®: Digital Visual Art - The digital imaging software program, Adobe Photoshop®, is introduced. Emphasis is on photo restoration, image compositing, image manipulation, scanning, and printing.
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Illustrator®: Beginning Computer Drawing and Design - This course allows students to build skills in beginning computer drawing. Projects emphasize topics of content and form in a digital drawing workflow. Students are challenged to carry out design projects in a fine art, as well as commercial environment.
